The Obama administration has directed the military to not allow personnel to say “Christmas”, in spite of the holiday’s status as a federally-recognized holiday.
The reason given by armed forces officials is that not everyone celebrates Christmas and that out of respect for them, military members should refer to Christmas celebrations simply as “holiday”-themed festivities.
This prohibition comes in the context of a wider push for political correctness in society in general and the military in particular, as evidenced by the recent reprimanding of Navy Chaplain Wes Modder for simply discussing religion, as chaplains are wont to do, with military personnel.
See how servicemen have reacted to not being allowed to say Christmas at the link below:

Obama is full of c**p
You said it well Kelly Micknis.
As retired armed forces..vietnam..Gulf war..vet..sadly the military. .Clinton era..now obama..is nothing more than a social experiment…Pray for leaders..country..freedom!!
Would someone please explain WHY this president, with ALL there is to do now concerning our own country and our allies’ safety….., WHY it is important to attack a Christian holiday that is tradition in the USA??…. and answer the question, please, “Why do you not like America?”
And a big Merry Christmas to you Mr. President.
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Merry Christmas may the peace and love of Jesus Christ our Savior be with all
Merry Christmas.merry Christmas,merry Christmas, merry Christmas, Christ was born.
SHAME ON HIM.
What a sh**
Thi is a gross lie.